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CD Castellón started its preseason training camp on July 27 at the Royalverd Training Center in Olot, lasting until August 1. The squad includes 30 players, with three notable new additions: Antonio Gala, who trained with the team for the first time; Australian international Awer Mabil, returning after World Cup participation; and midfielder Fran Castillo, who is recovering from injury and may debut this week. The team has won its first two friendlies (2-0 vs Sabadell, 1-2 vs Valencia). Two more friendlies are scheduled: July 29 against Girona FC and July 31 against Deportivo Alavés. Coach Pablo Hernández aims to continue building the squad for the 2026/2027 season.
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CD Castellón kicked off its preseason training camp on Monday, July 27, at the Royalverd Training Center in Olot, where the team will remain until Saturday, August 1. The albinegro squad faces six days of intensive work and team-building as they continue preparations for the 2026/2027 season.
Squad Composition
The Castellón expedition includes a large group of players. The goalkeepers called up are:
- Saipi
- Matthys
- Sergi Torner
- Biarge
Also traveling are: Juanjo Nieto, Sienra, Alberto, Doué, Mabil, Barri, Camara, Suero, Douglas, Lucas Alcázar, Raúl Sánchez, José Albert, Jakobsen, Fran Castillo, Pablo Santiago, Bellari, Tincho, Álvaro Martín, Mellot, Álvaro, Iñigo Córdoba, Vlak, Rêgo, Nzanza, Gala, Parente, and Willmann.
Three Key Developments
The first session in Olot featured several notable updates:
- Antonio Gala completed his first training session with his new teammates, beginning his adaptation to the group and to Pablo Hernández's tactical approach following his recent arrival.
- Awer Mabil returned to training after his World Cup participation. The Australian international rejoined the team's dynamics and represents an important reinforcement for the coaching staff in this preseason phase, allowing the coach to expand offensive options in upcoming friendlies.
- Fran Castillo participated in training, a positive development. The midfielder has not yet played in any preparation matches, but his progress opens the possibility of a debut this week.
Positive Start to Preseason
The albinegro team arrives in Olot after a promising start to preseason, having won their first friendly matches:
- 2–0 against Sabadell
- 1–2 against Valencia
These results have reinforced the work carried out during the first weeks of preparation.
Two Friendlies in Olot
The training camp at the Royalverd Training Center represents the next step in preparation. Castellón will play its next friendly on Wednesday, July 29, at 6:30 PM, against Girona FC. The match will take place at the Catalan team's sports city and will serve as a demanding test against a side recently relegated to Segunda.
The second match of the week will be on Friday, July 31, at 10:30 AM, against Deportivo Alavés. This fixture will be held at the Royalverd Training Center facilities.
These two friendlies could feature the debut of Antonio Gala, the competitive return of Mabil, and the possible first appearance of Fran Castillo in the current preseason. Pablo Hernández will thus have more players available to continue shaping the team and advancing the construction of a squad still in the midst of an adjustment process.
Source: El Periódico de Mediterráneo
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